map 5 for 5 weekend
The Make-A-Play Foundation (MAP) prepares 1,000+ under-resourced college athletes annually for professional success at leading companies, including Bank of America, BCG, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Google, JP Morgan, Latham & Watkins, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey & Co., NFL, Oliver Wyman and more.
Since we first incorporated our 501 (c)(3) in 2020, MAP athletes have achieved incredible heights on and off the field, culminating in eight of our alumni participating in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris and more than half completing internships at leading companies while pursuing their Olympic dreams.
Join us in celebrating a significant milestone—an Olympic-themed Weekend in Summer 2025. This weekend not only marks our fifth anniversary but also honors the achievements of over 2,500 athletes who have thrived in our program since 2020, a testament to the strength of our community.
In keeping with the founding mission, we have designated this first-of-its-kind weekend as the launch of our "MAP Minor League," which will benefit 100 high school athletes annually, positioning them ahead of the curve for professional success at leading companies before entering college.
awards gala
Join us as we honor our 8 Olympians and guests who have witnessed the transformational work of MAP first-hand over the past five years. Their achievements, along with our five honorees who have achieved the pinnacle of professional success at leading companies during their respective careers, are a testament to the impact of MAP. One of the night's highlights will include a keynote address from Max Siegel, the CEO of USA Track & Field, who has two children (Max and Madelyn) who participated in MAP as college athletes and now serve on MAP's Junior Board of Directors.
field day
What sets our fellows apart is the spirit of competition! Pack your athletic clothes and get ready for a day of pure fun. Join us on the field, where you'll have the unique opportunity to compete against our college athletes in a day of relay events and enjoyable games.
Each team will consist of 8-12 participants with no required gender ratio, and we eagerly anticipate a diverse mix of talents and skills on the field. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
golf tournament
On the Monday following the Gala, our esteemed guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities at the world-class 18-hole golf course in Westchester County (less than 20 miles from mid-town Manhattan). These activities range from putting contests to golf instruction from our MAP college golf alum, culminating in a professional athlete roundtable that will examine athletes’ "post-game" strategies to transition from early career stages to professional success.
Keynote Speaker
Max Siegel II, CEO of USA Track & Field
awards gala honorees
anthony azama
cleveland sellers, iii
cleveland sellers, iii
Director of Athletics, WashU in St. Louis
cleveland sellers, iii
cleveland sellers, iii
cleveland sellers, iii
Head of Business Services, Capgemini
erik moses
cleveland sellers, iii
erik moses
CEO, The Fiesta Bowl
jason bond
tracey benford
erik moses
Managing Director, Bank of America
sam lalanne
tracey benford
tracey benford
Chief Diversity Officer, Morgan Stanley
tracey benford
tracey benford
tracey benford
Retired Partner, Goldman Sachs